When Illinois’ 10-year price freeze ended January 1st, people were told to expect an increase of around 22-55%, according to BusinessWeek. Now the legislature is looking into why some Amren customers are paying on average up to 170% more than before the price freeze melted:
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Payday Lender Structures Loan Dates So They Fall Outside The Law
By 2.16.07
An Illinois PayDay lender revealed sets the dates on their loans so they’re not governed under state payday law, a Credit Slips blog student discovered after interviewing the company.
Scammers Call Pretending to Be AT&T, Harvest Personal Info
By 2.16.07
“Consumers need to be prepared if they receive this type of phone call,” said Madigan. “Do not provide any personal information over the telephone, and if you believe you have received such a call, please report the call to your phone company as well as to the Attorney General’s consumer protection hotline.”
Illinois Attorney General Sues Cell Phone Txt Msg Spammers
By 1.23.07
Blackston said the defendants haven’t been served, and she couldn’t predict how much money the state might collect.
Study Finds “Reverse Robin Hood” Effect In Illinois
By 1.19.07
- Draw a map of Chicago-area communities where businesses have received state subsidies. Now draw another of places plagued by joblessness.
Conserve Energy By Watching Hourly Rate
By 1.8.07
For more information about the program check out the Community Energy Cooperative. Save Money! —MEGHANN MARCO
ComEd Behind “Consumer” Group
By 1.5.07
From The Chicago Tribune: “We don’t need a California-style energy crisis in Illinois,” cautions a voice representing Consumers Organized for Reliable Electricity.”
Comcast Mistakenly Disconnects Telephone Number Customer Had For 54 Years
By 1.5.07
After more than five decades with the same phone number, Frances “Sugar” Shankman lost her number when Comcast mistakenly disconnected her line.” When Frances tried to get the number back, Comcast issued her a new one.
Illinois AT&T Mess; Is This Why They Call It The Sucker State?
By 12.4.06
- Many customers who called AT&T Illinois to get cut-rate phone service deals advertised in their November phone bills are being told the plans don’t exist, leaving customers confused and AT&T embarrassed.
Vying For Best Buy Doorbuster Tickets, A “Madhouse”
By 11.24.06
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS – Reader Humphrmi reports on how his Best Buy handled demand for the doorbuster deals.
Lower Your AT&T Bill, Illinois
By 11.22.06
Illinois AT&T customers looking to save can now sign up for a new reduced plans.
Taco Bell Loves You
By 11.7.06
Well, as reader Christy points out in her email, “Some people are cynical, but I really believe it.”
Nothing Can Save You From Hotels Stealing Your Credit Cards
By 11.6.06
A call with Washington Mutual confirms that besides vigilance, there’s nothing you can do to stop hotels from stealing your credit card information.
Hotel Workers Arrested For Stealing Guest Credit Cards
By 11.3.06
10 owners, managers and employees of 7 Joliet area hotels were arrested last night for selling guest credit card numbers. A scam, authorities say, that could be going on across the nation.
The $27,933.55 Gas Bill
By 10.25.06
Michelle Stevens was shocked to open her mail and see People’s Gas bill for $27,933.55
Best Buy Sold ‘Destroyed’ Hard Drive at Flea Market
By 6.1.06
Maybe the Geek Squad’s pocket protectors are strapped on too tight.
American Dream Faces Setbacks in Peoria
By 5.24.06
There’s a scandal brewing in Peoria and it doesn’t smell like potpourri.
